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Why It Works

Walking changes how people think. Stanford researchers found that creative output increased by 60% when participants walked versus sat. The effect persisted even after sitting back down.

Three reasons this matters for teams:

• Lower stakes. Side-by-side conversation feels less confrontational than face-to-face.
• Fewer distractions. No laptops, no Slack pings, no "let me share my screen."
• Time-boxed by design. A 20-minute loop around the block ends naturally.

When to Use Them

Walking meetings work best for:

1. One-on-ones and check-ins
2. Brainstorming sessions (no screen needed)
3. Difficult conversations that benefit from a relaxed setting

They don't work for anything requiring a shared screen, note-taking, or more than three people.

How to Start

"Want to do this one as a walk?"

That's it. No calendar invites, no process changes. Just ask.

Further Reading

• Give Your Ideas Some Legs — Harvard Business Review
• Stanford study on walking and creativity

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